1931: Ireland lose 3-8 to the 'splendid' Springboks

Archive footage from 1931 shows Ireland taking on South Africa in only the third ever rugby test between the two nations, Ireland fell to a third straight defeat - losing 3-8 at Lansdowne Road. Video: Reuters

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